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Tinge (Verb)

Affect as in thought or feeling; "My personal feelings color my judgment in this case"; "The sadness tinged his life".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

The realization of her past mistakes tinged her perceptions of the present situation.
Her overall optimism was tinged with a hint of skepticism in this particular case.
The child's innocent laughter tinged the tense atmosphere with a warm sense of relief.
A growing sense of unease began to tinge her feelings about the imminent changes.
A deep sadness tinged his words as he spoke about his departed loved one.

Color lightly; "her greying hair was tinged blond"; "the leaves were tinged red in November".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The sunset's vibrant hues tinged the evening sky with shades of pink and orange.
Her soft voice was tinged with a hint of sadness as she spoke about her past.
The early morning dew tinged the grass with a subtle sheen of green.
The once-white piano keys had been tinged a warm brown by years of use.
The winter breeze tinged the frozen lake with a faint blue glow.